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A recent study shows discrepancies in pulse oximeter readings between different races. (Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post/TNS)

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One person died in a three-car collision in Clayton County on Monday morning.

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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - JUNE 10, 2022: Gubernatorial candidate Governor Brian P. Kemp speaks at the Georgia School Board Association Summer conference in Savannah. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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The Jolt: Georgia moves to activate six-week abortion ban, Democrats vow to reverse it

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‘Senseless’: Argument over mayo leaves 1 worker dead, 1 hurt at Atlanta sub shop

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Passengers make their way through Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Summer travel crowds swell, but tripping isn’t like it used to be

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Abortion ruling reaction divided in metro Atlanta religious services

Some religious leaders reacted passionately during weekend services to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, but others were alarmed

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OPINION: More lawmakers should demand probe into prison extortion

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's effort to address violence and extortion at Pulaski State Prison is admirable, but it's imperative state corrections officials act now

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Atlanta assistant superintendent to leave for Bibb County job

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Mystery over deaths of 21 teenagers at S African nightclub

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Kemp escalates attacks on Abrams’ public safety proposals

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Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game

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Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events

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Erica Schulte (left) and Ansley Banks, (right) chant “my body, my choice” to drivers passing by the steps of The Capitol on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Inside City Hall: APD focused on ‘gangs, drugs and guns,’ not abortions2h ago

This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. As Republicans nationwide gear up to attack Democrats with tough-on-crime platforms in the fall of 2022, Democrat Abrams is making guns a central focus of her race for governor, seeking to turn crime into a liability for incumbent Republican Kemp's reelection bid. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Kemp escalates attacks on Abrams’ public safety proposals

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051922 Norcross: Bottles of formula are shown on the shelves to be distributed at Helping Mamas Baby Supply Bank Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Norcross, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Democrats blast Kemp over ‘heartbreaking’ baby formula shortage

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Abortion rights activists marched from the Georgia Capitol to Underground Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Abortion ruling could pose risks for Georgia Republicans

June 24, 2022 Atlanta - People march to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in downtown Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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In abortion ruling’s wake, Georgians remain divided, determined

June 25, 2022 Atlanta - Attendees walk in a conference room during National Right to Life’s 51st convention at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Saturday, June 25, 2022.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia activists in abortion debate turn focus to November elections

Abortion rights demonstrators protest in downtown Atlanta in response to The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Some firms expand health coverage after abortion ruling, others mum

In March, school and school security leaders from around Georgia met with Gov. Brian Kemp at the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead to share their safety concerns. Kemp spoke again about the issue Thursday at the conclusion of a school safety conference in Columbus led by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. (AJC file photo)

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Georgia putting more money into school safety

Kwajelyn Jackson, third from left, the director of the Feminist Women’s Health Center, speaks during a 2019 press conference about the lawsuit challenging Georgia's restrictive anti-abortion law. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Eyes on appeals court as Georgians wait to see local impact of abortion ruling

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061622 Lawrenceville, Ga.: WRAP program specialist Patrick Baez lays down in the tub and works on replacing an old tub faucet at the home of Randy Griffin Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Lawrenceville, Ga.. WRAP, or Water Resources Assistance Program, is part of Habitat for Humanity and offers free plumbing and septic system repairs for low-income homeowners using Covid relief funds. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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062222 Atlanta: Three-story townhomes are shown under construction in the Evins Walk development from Taylor Morrison on Live Oak Lane in DeKalb County Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Brookhaven, Ga.. The townhomes are priced in the mid $600k. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Property taxes throughout DeKalb set to rise amid inflation squeeze

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Katika Lovett, Atlanta Public Schools' assistant superintendent for student services, is leaving the district. (Courtesy photo)

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Atlanta assistant superintendent to leave for Bibb County job

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A person looks at materials at the National Right to Life booth at the National Right to Life Convention at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Georgians react to the abortion ruling

Council member Liliana Bakhtiari prepares to take her seat on the dais as the Atlanta City Council held their first in person meeting since they were suspended at start of the pandemic In Atlanta on Monday, March 21, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

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Atlanta City Council members condemn Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Clayton County Commissioner DeMont Davis said a move to put public comment at the end of commission meetings was equivalent to Jim Crow. LEON STAFFORD/AJC

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the subject of the second episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast. Willis is overseeing the investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies. (Jenni Girtman / AJC file)

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Pamela Dixon paid more than $10,000 in protection money as gangs at Pulaski State Prison have threatened her daughter Mary Lewis, who is an inmate there. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ossoff calls for FBI to investigate Pulaski State Prison

The Division of Family and Children Services is part of the Georgia Department of Human Services. JOSHUA SHARPE/joshua.sharpe@ajc.com

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Foster children housed in child welfare offices; officials work to end practice

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received a call from President Trump on Jan. 2, 2021, when Trump told him to "find" him 11,800 votes to overturn the election results. The AJC's ninth season of the "Breakdown" podcast explores what happened next and whether a crime was committed during the call. (Brynn Anderson / AP)

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“Ann,” a one-woman show (by Holland Taylor) featuring Clarinda Ross as former Texas governor Ann Richards, continues through July 3 at ART Station in Stone Mountain.
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The latest Illuminarium immersive experience is focused on "Space" including the moon landing, trips to the outer edges of the solar system and the constellations. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

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In celebration of Andrew Young's 90th birthday, the release of the book and opening of the exhibit of "The Many Lives of Andrew Young" took place at the Millennium Gate in Atlantic Station on Friday, March 11, 2022. Ernie Suggs, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote the book after hours of interviews and decades following the Ambassador's life and career. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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The AJC’s Ernie Suggs chronicles the rich life of Andrew Young in new book

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The Isley Brothers were one of the headliners at Atlanta's One MusicFest on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Isley Brothers’ career spans generations

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Head to Marietta for a day of family with activities including a parade, live music and fireworks.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at smaller, community events

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A dance performance takes place on the plaza stage at Camperdown, a mixed-use development with a big entertainment component in downtown Greenville, S.C. (Courtesy of Camperdown)

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Camperdown fosters adult playtime in Greenville, S.C.

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TV this week includes season 2 of "The Upshaws" and the final two episodes of season 4 of "Stranger Things" on Netflix as well the second season of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." HULU/NETFLIX

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Atlanta: Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring, who shows it off to the fans during his ring presentation ceremony as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers at Truist Park on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman's first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves lose a series but underscore a point

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) watches a foul ball during a game against Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Rosario has two hits in rehab assignment Sunday

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson stikes out to end the game in a 5-3 loss to the Los Angles Dodgers during the 11th inning with catcher Will Smith pumping his fist heading to the celebration in a MLB baseball game on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Braves Report podcast: Despite ending, Braves look good against contenders

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Los Angles Dodgers during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Before and after: How Braves’ Spencer Strider evolved after Tommy John surgery

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Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud confers with pitcher Kenley Jansen who allowed two runs to the Los Angles Dodgers during the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game to extend the game to extra innings on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Atlanta. The Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in 11 innings. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Kenley Jansen on blown save: ‘It’s just bad luck’

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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña celebrates a run with teammates after Austin Riley doubled during the fifth inning against the Dodgers on Saturday night. Acuña was not in Sunday’s lineup. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Here is the latest on Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña’s foot injury

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Atlanta United's Aiden McFadden dribbles the ball during the first half of a match against Toronto FC on Saturday. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United’s Aiden McFadden does well in MLS debut

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Atlanta United's Emerson Hyndman dribbles the ball during the first half of a match against Toronto FC on Saturday at BMO Field. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Southern Fried Soccer: Toronto 2, Atlanta United 1

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